TRIUMF
particle accelerator centre
ConstructionCoordinator
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“Construction Coordinator at TRIUMF. Skills: Construction coordination, Site activities coordination, Project execution support, Safety oversight, Documentation, Progress tracking. Assist the Project Managers in handling job site activities. Reviewing site conditions”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project requirements.
Industry & Context.
Confident identifying issues, documenting site conditions, escalating risks, and supporting corrective actions before they impact project timelines
Must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident), Required to complete the TRIUMF in-house radiation safety training course and be designated as a TRIUMF Nuclear Energy Worker.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree or diploma in a Project Management field, such as Civil Engineering/Technology or Construction Management, 1-3 years of related professional experience, ideally in construction coordination with exposure to technical or in-house support environments., On site work oversight/supervisor experience, Experience with Worksafe BC regulations, Ability to read and interpret architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings., Organizational skills, time management and project specific management abilities., Practical knowledge of Project Management tools and techniques, Good oral and written communication skills to convey project priorities of schedule and safety, and understand and convey risks and issues to stakeholders., Able to work in a team environment (Engineering, Purchasing, Estimating, Construction, etc.)., Ability to complete detail-oriented tasks effectively and consistently with high quality, TRIUMF in-house radiation safety training course and be designated as a TRIUMF Nuclear Energy Worker.
Nice to Have
Comfortable being on site supporting contractors, tradespeople, technicians, and project teams to keep work progressing safely and efficiently, Able to manage multiple priorities, track project activities, support schedules, and maintain organized documentation in a fast-paced environment, Able to read and interpret construction, mechanical, and electrical drawings and communicate effectively with technical teams, Confident identifying issues, documenting site conditions, escalating risks, and supporting corrective actions before they impact project timelines, Comfortable using project management and documentation tools such as Procore, Microsoft Project, or Primavera P6, Direct mentorship and exposure to experienced project and construction professionals, Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile infrastructure and technical projects, Experience within a nationally recognized scientific research environment, Collaborative work environment alongside engineers, scientists, tradespeople, and project leaders, Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, Work-life balance with generous vacation and leave programs
What You'll Do.
Assist the Project Managers in handling job site activities
Reviewing site conditions
Supporting the field staff with scope execution and oversight in compliance with construction documents
Coordinating construction work performed by external contractors and inhouse tradespeople
technicians and other staff
Oversee and direct site crews (e.g.
Frequent worksite visits and inspections
Liaise with Consultants
Engineers and Superintendents
Assist with job and site safety for daily activities and promote a safe work culture
Supervise safety protocols during technical installations (e.g.
document discrepancies
and produce field reports that support corrective actions
Track progress of work against planned dates and escalate delays and issues project team
Assist PM in preparing RFIs
and technical field notes as required
Assist with the creation of schedules and look ahead for workers and subcontractors
Assist with execution of risk assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with WorksafeBC
and TRIIUMF technical and safety standards and operational requirements
Assist project manager with required project procurement process by estimating
finding and contacting suppliers
placing orders and issuing purchase orders
Assist project manager with required permitting (in house or outside)
Perform hands on technical tasks and use of basic tools as required (approx. 10% of role)
Tasks include light construction or other technical work including site preparation and maintenance
and assisting other tradespeople and technicians
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, tradespeople, and technical teams; Collaborate across communities and disciplines; Collaborative work environment alongside engineers, scientists, tradespeople, and project leaders; Able to work in a team environment (Engineering, Purchasing, Estimating, Construction, etc.)
Communication Scope
Good oral and written communication skills to convey project priorities of schedule and safety, and understand and convey risks and issues to stakeholders.
Process & Methodology
Project Management tools and techniques, Project specific management abilities, Assist PM in preparing RFIs, submittents, change orders, daily logs, progress reports, and technical field notes, Assist with the creation of schedules and look ahead for workers and subcontractors
Full Job Description
Discover [TRIUMF](http://www.triumf.ca/), Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation. Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all. TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world. We are looking for a **Construction Coordinator** to join the team! In this role, you will support complex engineering, construction, and infrastructure projects that contribute to world-class scientific research. Working closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, tradespeople, and technical teams, you will help coordinate on-site activities, support project execution, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project requirements. **Do you have what it takes?** • **Thrive in a hands-on environment:** Comfortable being on site supporting contractors, tradespeople, technicians, and project teams to keep work progressing safely and efficiently • **Strong coordination skills:** Able to manage multiple priorities, track project activities, support schedules, and maintain organized documentation in a fast-paced environment • **Technically minded:** Able to read and interpret construction, mechanical, and electrical drawings and communicate effectively with technical teams • **Detail oriented and proactive** : Confident identifying issues, documenting site conditions, escala
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